Lokochon | Q&A with Mike Bello

[@xvt0001]

I swear Netflix / Discovery are sleeping on Mike Bello, the talent is unbelievable, the metal work and attention to detail is topnotch!

[@smokeygasser4037]

No way would I let them in my shop if I was Mike they would totally ruin the flow of the shop he doesn't need them

[@kurtiswa-k-8346]

Trust me... Not everyone wants to be on TV ! Had the chance, An passed.. 25 yrs. Ago Ya, Not Today..

[@parkeranderson5074]

Netflix & Discovery is full of garbage people, they’re like a cancer. To hell with them.

[@vonbuzz9009]

Discovery ruined many relationships with thier bullshit fake drama in order to pull in viewers,, its the kiss of death,,, as for Mike ,, he dont need that shit , hes perfect the way he is, so is his shop,, an accomplished craftsman and artist , ,

[@noblerodkustom976]

Yes. Just stay on KZbin and keep on keeping on.

[@t.r.5947]

Mike is a whole vibe. Nothing but positivity from him. Bad ass builder! 🤘🏾

[@boneal4942]

100%

[@BellosKustoms]

Thanks homie you know what's up. You got to stay positive to do this custom shit. Tu sabes

[@javiergonzalez9077]

@@BellosKustoms Mike & T.R. True that!, in my trade, I always tell the young guys, "Don't just learn it, do it to the max."

[@RobertKelleners]

@@t.r.5947 yep that's 50% if you stay positive. And the rest ist pasion and a bit of a lokochon🤣🤣🤙

[@PapaDutch]

Man, I grew up around San Diego when I was young. Very young.... (it goes back to the 60's, when I was in elementary school) What Mike is in touch with is "Sabor Total" he's into a life that is personally expressive and more fun than anything else. "SABOR" does not just mean 'flavor', it is far more than that... ~and that is part of what Southern California taught me

[@62_C10]

Someone I respect and admire. Someone I hope to meet someday. God bless Mike and friends at Bello's.

[@MrAndyLocksmith]

I never get tired of watching Mike work, laid back cool and unlike a lot not up himself. Massive respect from England!

[@jamesr.epstein]

Thanks for keeping the tradition alive (I'll call it) for all to see show it was and is today. My second car was a 50' chev 2 dr. sedan. I lowered it took the chrome off the trunk, bull nosed the hood and had the interior done in tuck and roll. Paint was Empress Metallic Blue and it had Dodge Lancer Spinner hubcaps. What's sad I only have a memory of it as there's no pictures of it finished. All this happened while I was in high school. 1958-1962 when I sold it. I'm 79'now and still appreciate cars like you build. Keep up the great work. Jim

[@billb2094]

Answers from the heart... We know your one of the best builders and your metal work is untouchable and very difficult to match. I see guys try to chop with square corners and I say "what the fu_k is he thinking", guess they don't know that square corners will fail over time. Mike, can someone visit your shop and get their hands dirty with you? 😎

[@BellosKustoms]

Thanks I really love your support. Stay tuned we will have a class coming up soon

[@billb2094]

@@BellosKustoms count me in...👍😎

[@Tigerchevelle77]

@@BellosKustoms when will you have your classes? I'm local in socal.

[@Tigerchevelle77]

@@BellosKustoms I'm not "into this style builds personally, but am doing a 41 metal work for a friend. Metals,metal

[@carloscordova2404]

That's a great session. Mike Bello -great story. Carapilla sounds like a big part of Bello's. Wero, you capture it so well. Keep going guys...ready for the next video.

[@BellosKustoms]

Stay tuned they're going to keep coming. Thanks for your support

[@NZMOPAR]

Got back here to watch it man cool stories and beautiful cars

[@IronHorseGarage]

Howdy Glen!!

[@joshbuxton2783]

Bro you sure do know how bring back memories.. Love your work.. I tell people about you all the time.. I tell them this, "If you really want to learn about doing body work and fabrication to watch your videos, watch listen, learn and pay attention." Brother you're an inspiration to us all.. keep the content coming homie..

[@Anthony-lv9lr]

Without a doubt the best car show on KZbin

[@eddie79.]

I also binged watched all the you tube videos when I discovered bellos custom me and my brother are working on our own bombs and it’s great motivation to see bellos work!! Thanks homie we need more content!!

[@boneal4942]

Exactly

[@joshbuxton2783]

💯

[@BellosKustoms]

Thanks for watching homie. I always like to hear when people do their own work. Keep the hobby going. Gracias

[@christianmccollum1028]

Same here; watched them all one weekend. Please film some more 🙏. Much respect from Texas.

[@2011NOT2DAY]

That's what am going trew orita but it's just my mijo and tio y un mecanico de san quintin de Baja cali

[@gilbertguzman531]

Bad ass video like the in depth interview hope to see more vids asap

[@petesautocustoms7311]

Absolute legend, my hat off to you!

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

So talented!!!!!!!! Great builds!

[@franciscoflores7911]

This vato is the real deal. Laid back and knows his shit. That's why I chose him to upgrade the suspension on my trokita.

[@mattbergseid9196]

What's a trokita? and thanks

[@franciscoflores7911]

@@mattbergseid9196 Slang for an old truck, usually early 50's Chevy.

[@mattbergseid9196]

Thanks , I've owned a lot of trokitas then

[@bobfoster5659]

Mike gives me inspiration. I have a auto repair shop with 6 techs and the stress from the 7-5 job is a little easier with Mikes videos. cant wait to get to my happy place (garage at home)

[@Menaceize]

I like your style, Brother. I'm a wood that grew up in East LA (1975 - present) and became an instant fan of all the lowriders being worked on across the street from my house! From the chrome grills, to the subtle lines of a bomb, to the skirts, to how low it was - I was infatuated from that moment on! You have an ocean of talent that keeps us wanting more. The way a vision in your head translates into these beautiful works of art and machine is truly amazing! Keep up the good work, Homie!

[@frederictanguy5065]

bravo Champion.All the time a pleasure watching yours videos

[@macbetula6926]

You are a master of metal fabrication. I love your work 🍻

[@niklaskjellgren5281]

Building the best Kustoms but on the same time so down to earth. Just love this channel👏👏👏

[@joefromWY]

Most inspiring Channel for building cars, imo.

[@snoopu2601]

Thanks for the interview from Northen California bay area. There's many many small shops doing there thing. It's great to get a glimpse of what your working on. I remember when I was going to just about every body shop in Northen California to have them sign a patision to keep the welding program's in the community collages. Now they are all gone. It was really cool to go in all the different shops and buniess see what the builder's were working on. Some of them had team's of workers to father and son own to one man operation.

[@DinagoMalan]

Greate pleasure watching your working

[@cali9514]

Wouldn't be Lokochon without all the Raza in SD county. Keep it up Mike, eres un chingon. P.S. What happened to Jerry?

[@davidconley3610]

Most talented builder out there!

[@competitionpatiocoversscre856]

It's good to see you still have the passion for building cars and it's not just a job......

[@martinjay5906]

Much respect to u Bellos, your background has made you an outstanding fabricator and car builder , thanks sharing !! Your truly living your dream.

[@christiansan123]

This by far my favorite KZbin channel

[@jaysonnkaseyy]

I really appreciate this video, I'm someone that is young and still Is pursuing my Passion in fabrication, you are somebody that gives a lot of inspiration for myself and being able to hear your motivation, inspirations and things that you've gone through to get to where you are really helps feed the younger generation like myself! Thank you.

[@thebrownpop2050]

A great insight into how you got started and amazing builds. keep the great videos coming

[@davidrojas3413]

Metalero is back simon que si ponle qvo perro I was just thinking that u hadn't posted a video pero q bueno q lo isieron u guys made my day hope to see more of the ranflas for these year my boy puro lokochon saludos from LA all your cars are masterpieces congrats 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏✌️

[@WaxMeister]

Always, always enjoy your videos Mike! Only with you weren't 2,000 miles away!

[@Kevin_747]

Mike has creative and beautiful workmanship. When I watched one of his videos I subscribed and binged watch all the rest in a short time. Then I bought a T shirt, consider me a fan.

[@boneal4942]

Me too! I didn’t know Bella’s shirts are available!!?!? I gotta get on that!

[@marksaunders2398]

I was watching another show and I realised how talented and such a cool dude you are love your work

[@dannypeter6565]

COOOOOOL, is the only word that comes to mind. Cheers Mike

[@tommysts1920]

Can't get enough of watching you work that metal! Benito!

[@hugomacias3348]

I like your work carnal its your true art, God Bless you brother

[@hugoiksa4651]

The wonder never ends with you man! That Lincoln Zephir is the most beautiful car I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing all this with us.

[@braedenbmx]

Customatizado jefe. I always laugh watching your videos gets me stoked to work on the 63 murc Van

[@MrBlk87]

Thanks for the new video mike. I'm deep into Bellos reruns already, thanks again...

[@floydbecnel3434]

Mike, you are an inspiration to young people and us old guys too.Dreams,hard work and being humble made you the great artist that you are.Your cousins must have been great people to inspire you. God bless you and keep the videos coming!

[@jasonpierson65]

Can't wait to see the build thread on the personal builds!!

[@ccurrell]

Mike Bello is the real deal. So much talent and vision. You can see it in every video he putts out. A true craftsman that does it all. He may not be building the next winner of the Joker Award. But he builds car we all can appreciate and relate to. Cars we all would love to get in a drive and that what this hobby is all about. Driving and enjoying old cars. Mike has an amazing attitude and banter with his lifelong buddy. So happy I found this channel. I am ever in San Diego I am going to stop by and show my respect. Now stop fucking around and get to work!! LOL

[@thegivinofficial5796]

Mike Bello is Dope..!! Hope to meet you one day bro.... definite inspiration and legend !!

[@capone5069]

A toda madre ese. Happy new year loco. Hope to see more ese.

[@IronHorseGarage]

Awesome story!! Great stuff sir!!

[@kingleo6664]

Bad ass work homie. Saludos from H-Tejas

[@ernieibarra2728]

Bellos videos are 100% real much respect for Mike. Keep it up👍

[@vinceg6699]

Tas Pesado!... your bringing these old rides back to life! Some crazy work homie.

[@Bob0sModelFabWorx]

Your legacy will surely be great. It's the mostest awesomest thing to watch you work. Do you still work on model cars? I seen a couple on the shelf in a couple of old pictures you shared.

[@seafieldgrant6957]

So happy you are back ! I missed seeing the Master at work ! Please keep on making videos !

[@danielbuckner2167]

This is a nice way to see Mike. It seems like hes a guy that found a way to do something he loved and do well for himself. I would let him chop my 38 dodge but dodges are probably beneath his level and I imagine he gets paid what hes worth and that must be a lot.

[@Homer23D]

Mike you have a gift from God and you are making peoples dreams come true with your work of art. Love your background what made you the artist metal fab genius. Understanding the cuts the weld how everything goes together and what it looks like at the end is the dream come true to your customers and inspiration to others. You are the Best of the Best! Do you sell any cars? ☝️of your fans Homer Diaz keep up the awesome work! You can tell you love what you do!

[@adrenalinsam]

Awesome to meet the man behind such amazing work!

[@martinezindustriesco.2740]

What a great story!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JuanPerez-ns3fd]

Dale vato! You got the right mind set, roots, along with your art, and creativeness that makes all the ranflas that come out of your shop All Lokochon!! Keep it up!!

[@Ryan67rs]

Great video! I did the same thing to my arm when a drill bit broke. I threw the rest of that cheap set out. Thanks for sharing your personal thoughts with us.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Straightforward, very easy going , genuine love for cars! Thanks Mike! Happy New Years!

[@rickwidlund3512]

This man is just plain cool ! An artist is just a tip of the iceberg, of his talent ! 👍👍❤️

[@jimbenning2814]

Mikes vision and craftsmanship is so visible in the KZbin channel but this Q&A goes beyond that showing what exceptional a person Mike Is. Thanks for sharing your history and belief in cars.

[@kgindustries2937]

So awesome. Always smiling, enjoying the builds.

[@boneal4942]

Yep

[@joshbuxton2783]

To be humble you need to find humbleness... Mike definitely found it, that's for sure

[@jcvinaja5542]

I prefer calling it Beyos Kustoms cuz to me it is pura belleza de carros que salen de ayí. Thank you for telling us your story on how it all began. Have a Happy New Year.

[@danspak1671]

YOUR NO# 1 CLASS ACT MIKE!!! LOVE THE VIDEOS !! KEEP GOING!! YOUR THE KING OF SLEDS!!!!!!!

[@saltycreole2673]

If I had a million dollars..., I remember Bello from Chicano Park. His cars flow like honey.

[@mcshagger510]

Rollin' masterpieces - a true visionary!! ; ;........... still have my 510.

[@twistedc10]

Chingon homie 💯

[@adamarriagajr.7000]

HAPPY NEW YEAR VATO!

[@jayrodriguez8927]

Fire 🔥 interview

[@henrymunoz5167]

Everybody aims to be like this guy, who has unbelievable talent, not to mention his good friend, who is his right-hand man. These guys are so humble and simple. I could them build cars all day and pick up pointers along the way. Hell of a video with people from humble beginnings.

[@henrymunoz5167]

Meant to say "I could watch them build cars," left out "watch" sorry.

[@salvadorsierra8224]

Bien fino todo...tu sabes homie. !! Kustom Life..salud😁👍

[@rambler1964]

too damn cool man! A huge inspiration, I've just started up my own small classic car and custom business in the UK. needed this motivation again!

[@snoopu2601]

Keep up with it, me and a friend of mine started a body shop in the late 80s 90s the rent got to high and the fees for the EPA environment people were coming down on all the shops and wrecking yards in Northen California. So we shut down are shop I went back to trade school became a welder and my friend still paints car's and body work for other shops.

[@choppedandchanneled]

Perfect 36 3 window, Perfect, Iove this guy, Inspiration to keep me building my chopped 51 Chevy.

[@kenanger6877]

The absolute best old steel guy in the business!

[@jimbailey4902]

Very inspirational to come from nothing. Learn the trade and then kill it by building some of the baddest cars on this planet with your good friend. So happy for you. You are a badass dude and one day love to meet ya.. Jim Bailey from Illinois 40merc❤❤ happy new year my man❤ Locochon is me 😆

[@hotdogbri]

Cant wait to see your next Videos love watching them over here in the Uk I've learnt lots. Keep up the fab work Mike 👍👍

[@Chris-sv2zi]

happy new year man from the UK

[@N-Scale]

Loving cars is put into your blood from a young age by someone or something. My dad never had a hotrod but what he did have is a love for the Indy 500. That is where my car love came from. Always had it and always will.

[@dsalvadoreno5918]

Good video good guy and he just sounds real and down to earth.

[@bigears4426]

I consider your workmanship close to perfection

[@TheDocrock100]

You do outstanding work. I was hoping to see a clip of Crunch's 35 Ford 3 window coupe in your recap. That is beautiful car. Thanks for sharing your work in this media

[@rickwidlund3512]

One fantastic fabricator,body man, painter extraordinar ! 😎

[@christopherwalton5445]

Really enjoy his videos

[@craigdavies4189]

Awesome 👍🏼 Mike your a true tradesman Mate , keep the beautiful work flowing. Your videos are awesome too , keep them coming 🚀🛸🛸

[@frankrocha3235]

Mike has such passion for what he does. It's great to see someone that truly loves what he does. The Best

[@jarrabito1611]

Hearty Congratulations on getting some serious ink from Hemmings Motor News.. Serious Congratulations..

[@Mister006]

Thanks for documenting! Mike is in his prime! Expert fab and body with a broad understanding of the fundamentals and use of the old and the new! He definitely is Loko and it is only out of that Lokochon that his product becomes CRAZY BEAUTIFUL! I too love the fact that his rides are drivable on these streets today, 19:35 I especially love his shop ride - the cargo wagon!

[@petesmodelcarcustoms584]

Great interview 👍🤩love your builds 👍🤩. Best wishes for the new year from jolly old England 👍🤩Pete 😎

[@tjrosario9439]

I have watched this twice and if I could give it another thumb's up I would. The shop that you have is what I have wanted since the 70's. I'm going to retire in the next year or two and I am going to go ahead and live my dream Thanks for reminding me about what I have always wanted and Loved doing. Your videos put a smile on my face.

[@michaelmarusic8499]

👍🏻Awesome story… started from nothing and now building cool stuff!!!😎

[@looneyrklkk1624]

Dope vid bro can't wait to see you have ur own show ...much respect for ur work from west side Chicago 🤝

[@1936fordcrazy]

You should do a video on his 36 three window, I would love to see more of that car

[@TheOldaz1]

Love what you bring Mike, binge watched a lot of your content and really impressed with your skills and work ethic. Thanks for sharing.

[@marktravis7697]

You are a Cool Homie! " The Natural"

[@toddenglert4815]

Mike is one of the best his work is super clean.....and a hell of a dancer...lol

[@kevinfonseca3917]

MUCH RESPECT !!!

[@slim3840]

I wish I had half your talent. Great job ese!

[@corpus-christi1347]

Felicidades,,, mi còmpa,,,,,, eres un ARTISTA,,,, tu, no carroceas,,, haces ARTE,,, con los muebles,,,, saludos desde DURANGO México 🇲🇽

[@salsanchez1884]

A toda madre interview homie as a chicano we all relate in some way.

[@2011NOT2DAY]

Que no

[@Ekfourtony]

MR. MIKE BELLO. you sir, is one badass mofo! from metalworking, to designing and fabricating your own parts. I just recently started watching your youtube video's and have become a huge fan. nothing but respect, sir! LOCOCHON ALL THE WAY!!!!!